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Dimensions of Chaoshan CuO corner head

Different sizes.

There are many corner shapes of Chaoshan folk houses, but they can be roughly divided into three types. One is herringbone, which is simple and practical, and the repair cost is not high, so it is widely used by Chaoshan people. The second is the shape of the pot ear, with beautiful lines and great changes. In fact, it is modeled after the shape of the ancient official hat, which symbolizes great prospects and is often used in ancestral temples. The third is wavy, undulating and symmetrical, and the ups and downs are mostly three levels. In fact, it is the deformation of the ear wall of the pot, more like an ancient official hat, which is basically not used by ordinary people in Chaoshan.

Cuojiaotou is an indispensable part of Chaoshan traditional folk houses, which hides the thoughts of universities, not only combines the common prosperity and mutual restraint of the five elements, but also adds a gorgeous artistic beauty to traditional buildings, reflecting the cultural heritage of Chaoshan folk houses. The moral of rubbing horns not only represents wealth and power, but also is the good will of Chaoshan people to pray for the well-being and prosperity of their families.